Good morning, Saginaw.

Bandana the llama, a beloved 16-year-old resident of the Saginaw Children’s Zoo, died on October 1st—local zoo officials said her expressive personality will be greatly missed.

Gideon Boxing Club in Saginaw, an all-inclusive gym and nonprofit for kids and adults, has asked the state for $100,000 to cover membership costs and fund a bus for transportation—an effort to make its programs more accessible.

The club will host a boxing event this Saturday, Oct.4 at 2:30 p.m.—with proceeds supporting its youth programs.

Consumers Energy got approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a natural gas rate increase of $157.5 million, which is 37% lower than its original request after Attorney General Dana Nessel's advocacy.

In a separate case, Nessel has challenged a proposed electric rate increase of $436 million — along with a request for $24 million in deferred cost recovery — and recommended limiting the overall hike to no more than 3.5%.

Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Screening

2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved cult classic film at the charming Temple Theatre in Saginaw.

Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale

11 AM – 4 PM — Fashion Square Mall — Free Admission — Explore over 100 tables of delightful Fall décor at this vibrant Mom Sale event.

Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit

5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the live broadcast of an exciting OHL matchup as the Firebirds take on the Spirit.

Halloween Celebration at SVRC Marketplace

4:30-6:30 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating and festive fun with live entertainment and community vendors.

Trunk or Treat

5-7 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with candy, music, and spooky decorations in a festive Trunk or Treat atmosphere.

Flint Firebirds vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Witness the heated rivalry unfold as two local teams clash on the ice.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling clash between the Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires live on FloHockey.